Urbanization, industrialization, and immigration produced two views of childhood: the "protected child" among __________; and "the useful child" among __________.

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Urbanization, industrialization, and immigration impacted childhood in different ways for rich and poor families. Wealthy families viewed their children as "protected" and sought to shelter them from the negative effects of urbanization, while poor families viewed children as "useful" and expected them to contribute to the family's financial stability. This divide was largely based on social class and economic status, rather than race or geography.

Urbanization, Industrialization, and Immigration Produced Two Views of Childhood: the "Protected